Thesaurus results for CROCHET

crochet

verb

Definition of crochet

as in to knit

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Recent Examples of crochet Plus, this muted green tone is earthy, grounded, and classy, pairing with anything from denim layers to crochet wedges. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026 For more than 15 years, a 91-year-old has given comfort to cats by crocheting toys for them at Anti-Cruelty. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026 With a focus on artisanal techniques and natural fibers, the runway featured highly covetable knitted and crocheted pieces in cream, pale blue, fuschia and red. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026 Turns out that something was a colorful batch of soft yarn Haley would crochet into a small, tentacled octopus. — ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crochet

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Its fine‑gauge knit feels soft against the skin and drapes smoothly, lending even simple outfits a polished finish.

— Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
The jersey-knit is lightweight and comfortable while still giving coverage that shorts do not provide.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

Definition of knit

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The bag is crafted with 100 percent cotton and features the brand’s signature quilted texture that feels soft to the touch.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Typically, the type of toilet paper that creates these problems is thick, multi-ply, or quilted toilet paper.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025

Definition of quilt

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The 13 Going on 30 star wore overalls embroidered with her nickname—Jen—layering them over a white tank and tying a red bandana around her neck.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 July 2026
Her custom Fausto Puglisi for Roberto Cavalli bodysuit was hand-embroidered with more than 200,000 crystals in hot pink, orange and citrine, a process that took 120 hours.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

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